It’s all hereCOMMUNITY PROFILE

Contents

Welcome 2

Economic Development Department 3

Economic Profi le 4

Strategic Location 4

Road 4

Air 5

Rail 5

Competitive Advantages 6

Key Sectors 6

Construction & Advanced Manufacturing 6

Education 7

Information Communication Technology 8

Forestry 8

Mining Supply and Services 9

Retail and Commercial Sector 10

Tourism 11

Transportation 12

Public Sector 13

Health Care Sector 14

Services 15

Incentives 15

Municipal Incentives 15

Airport Industrial CommunityImprovement Plan (ACIP) 16

Brownfi eld CommunityImprovement Plan (BCIP) 16

Downtown CommunityImprovement Plan (DCIP) 16

Infrastructure 16

Facts and Statistics 17

Quick Facts 17

Demographics 17

Age Characteristics 18

Languages 18

Immigration 18

Education 19

Climate 20

Safety 21

Utilities 22

Electricity Rates 22

Water and Sewer Charges 23

Taxes 23

Real Estate 24

Industrial 24

Commercial 25

Real Estate Board 25

Workforce 26

Hiring & Training 27

Wage Rates 27

Quality of Life 28

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North Bay is a diverse community that off ers a

perfect blend of opportunity and easy living. With

a population of approximately 54,000 and a

trading area of 112,000, North Bay off ers economic

advantages with easy access to larger Canadian

and U.S. markets. North Bay is located three hours

north of Canada’s largest city, Toronto, Ontario and

three-and–a-half hours west of the nation’s capital,

Ottawa, Ontario.

North Bay attracts and retains businesses within a

variety of sectors. With a new state-of-the-art Regional

Health Centre, coupled with two world-class post-

secondary institutions, North Bay’s workforce continues

to expand. North Bay’s diverse business community,

abundant amenities, and progressive opportunities for

growth make the City an ideal place for investment.

Welcome

Welcome to North Bay – it’s all here.

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Economic Development DepartmentThe Economic Development Department assists existing businesses, prospective investors, and community partners

with business and community development projects.

• Community Development;

• Site searches and tours;

• Sale/lease of municipally-owned land;

• Market analysis;

• Public funding application assistance;

• Financial structuring and related business

attraction;

• Business retention and expansion assistance;

• Support for company export initiatives; and

• Liaise with Provincial and Federal

governments to support business and

facilitate market development and trade

opportunities.

Business Immigration

The Business Immigration Attraction Program is a confi dential matchmaking tool that connects newcomers looking

to invest in Canadian businesses directly with businesses for sale in Northern Ontario. Designed to support businesses

with their succession planning and exit strategies, this unique program contributes to the local economy by

attracting new talent, contributing to business/job retention, and growing the region’s small business sector.

Program information can be found at www.investnorthernontario.com/match

Contact the Economic Development Offi ce for support with your project.

City of North Bay’s Economic Development Offi ce

705.474.0400 ext. 2417

800.465.1882

www.investinnorthbay.ca

Together with the Regional Small Business Enterprise Centre and the National Research Council’s Industrial

Research Assistance Program (IRAP) Offi ce, the Economic Development Offi ce provides additional guidance

and support related to unique client needs.

The City’s Development Application Review Team (DART) reviews all development applications and Site Plan

Control Agreements to ensure that projects move forward quickly and adhere to project deadlines.

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Strategic LocationEconomic growth in North Bay is linked to the city’s

close proximity to markets for both manufactured

goods and the raw materials needed to produce

them. Centrally located, North Bay is at the crossroads

for road, air, rail and fi bre optic routes. This provides a

link to the north, south, east and west for transportation

and communication activities.

Road The Trans-Canada Highway 17, Canada’s east-west artery,

passes through North Bay, and connects to the Highway 11

link to Toronto. This four-lane highway linkage allows for easy

access to Southern Ontario markets. Major trucking and cartage

fi rms have terminals in North Bay, as do the national courier

companies off ering overnight service to most Canadian and U.S.

destinations. Two major bus lines provide passenger and express

service to and from North Bay at a convenient central terminal.

Toronto

London

Sudbury

Hamilton

Montreal

Ottawa

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North Bay’s diverse local economy is supported by vibrant business and industry sectors. With a strong balance of

commercial, industrial, and institutional operations, North Bay continues to grow by encouraging local expansions

and attracting new compatible companies.

Economic Profi le

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AirJust minutes from the downtown core, the municipally

owned North Bay Jack Garland Airport has a

10,000 foot/3,048 meter runway, one of only four in

Ontario. Air Canada Jazz and Bearskin Airlines operate

a number of daily scheduled fl ights from North Bay to

Toronto’s Pearson International Airport and to Ottawa’s

International Airport. In addition, regularly scheduled

service is off ered throughout the North. The Jack

Garland Airport is also home to Voyageur Airways, a

charter company with a full range of aircraft available

to service non-scheduled requirements.

Rail Canadian Pacifi c, Canadian National and Ottawa Valley Railway

provide freight service to North Bay, ensuring local fi rms’ access

to the marketplace.

Travel distances to major Canadian centres from North Bay include:

Sudbury 125 78 1.5 hours

Toronto 345 214 3 hours

Hamilton 394 245 4 hours

Ottawa 357 222 3.5 hours

Montreal 555 345 5.5 hours

London 500 311 5 hours

Buff alo 490 306 5 hours

Detroit 683 427 7 hours

New York City 770 478 8 hours

Boston 1041 651 10 hours

Chicago 1144 715 11 hours

Kilometres Miles Driving Time

North Bay is located within a day’s drive of more than 100 million consumers, providing a choice of six border

crossings to reach destinations such as Buff alo, Detroit, New York City, Boston, and Chicago. Travel distances to

major U.S. centres from North Bay include:

Kilometres Miles Driving Time

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North Bay’s competitive advantage was validated in a Competitive Alternatives study conducted by KPMG.

North Bay ranked very high as a cost-competitive location to do business and had a 3.5% cost operating

advantage over the United States. The analysis indicates that North Bay has strong advantages in the aerospace,

advanced manufacturing, and IT sectors.

A diverse variety of products

are manufactured in North Bay

including the world’s fi rst

fuel-cell powered locomotive.

Competitive Advantages

North Bay companies range from major multi-nationals

to small to medium enterprises, operating in a variety

of sectors. The use of advanced technology enables

North Bay fi rms to participate in a wide range of

sectors and geographic markets.

There are fi ve pillars of business practice that generally

characterize successful fi rms in North Bay. These fi ve

pillars allow them to maintain a competitive position in

the marketplace and include creating products and

services that are:

• Highly engineered;

• Low volume;

• High margin;

• Highly diversifi ed by sector; and

• Have a global mandate.

Construction & Advanced ManufacturingThe construction and manufacturing industries in

North Bay are highly diversifi ed. North Bay’s full

range of construction capabilities encompasses

design build/support services with teams of

qualifi ed architects, designers, engineers,

contractors, fabricators, and builders who

specialize in industrial, commercial, civil, and

residential projects. North Bay has implemented

a successful strategy for these sectors based

on attracting and retaining a broad spectrum

of complementary companies that engineer

products for the global market. A diverse variety

of products are manufactured in North Bay,

ranging from the world’s fi rst fuel-cell powered

locomotive, to construction consumables, drill

rigs, pedal boats, servo-writers, and more.

Key Sectors

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Education

Educational service

industries account for over

9% of total employment.

North Bay is the proud home of Nipissing University

and Canadore College. With an enrollment of over

9,000 full- and part-time students, Nipissing University

and Canadore College are among North Bay’s

largest employers. The City is also serviced by a range

of private colleges, training institutions, vocational

schools, and four school boards.

In addition to providing education to today’s youth,

the four school boards off er continuing education

services to the area’s adult population. Private

training institutions off er courses in a number of

diff erent disciplines.

Nipissing University and Canadore College,

co-located with main campus facilities on a pristine

700 acre/283 hectare site on the escarpment, are

leading economic engines for North Bay and region.

Their estimated economic impact on the community is

approximately $200 million annually. This relationship is

entirely unique in the Canadian post-secondary sector

and works to strengthen each institution respectively.

Canadore College’s $12.5 million airside Aerospace

Centre provides students with a full range of leading

edge Aerospace/Aviation Education, Transportation,

and Logistics Management programs in a state-

of-the-art facility. As a result, Canadore College

provides an excellent supply of well-trained and

educated aviation industry workforce for the related

businesses in the region.

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ForestryNorth Bay and surrounding area benefi t from the forestry

industry, emphasizing process innovation and value-added

products. The regional forestry sector includes:

• Logging;

• Wood manufacturing;

• Wood remanufacturing and value added products;

• Paper and allied products and

• Biomass

North Bay is home to Wood WORKS!, a project of the

Canadian Wood Council. Wood WORKS! is a national

campaign to increase the use of wood in commercial,

industrial, and institutional construction.

InformationCommunication Technology This sector includes:

• Telecom services and equipment;

• Back offi ce shared services and contact management centres;

• Software development, hardware support and services; and

• Digital media, web development, fi lm and television production.

North Bay’s world-class telecom infrastructure, service quality, and proximity to U.S. clients have helped the industry

grow. In the IT fi eld, North Bay is recognized for software development, application, and hardware maintenance.

North Bay General Hospital was the fi rst in

the world to perform a tele-robotic surgery, in

which the patient was at the hospital in North

Bay and the surgeon was 400 kilometres away

in Hamilton, Ontario.

WoodWORKS! recognized

the North Bay Regional

Health Centre architect

team with the Institutional

Wood Design Award for

projects valued at more

than $10 million.

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Mining Supply and ServicesThe Mining Supply and Services Industry is one of the most prominent sectors in the North Bay region. North Bay

is proud to have more than 65 local area businesses within this sector, including half a dozen multi-national

Canadian headquarters.

The local industry includes:

• Mining exploration;

• Development and mine operating services;

• Fabricated metal machinery and equipment,

including both track and LHD;

• Fabricated rubber, plastics, and chemical products

for mining;

• Wholesale equipment and supplies for mining; and

• Business services for mining including

engineering/geo-technical.

The North Bay Mining Supply

and Services sector employs

2,990 people, produces an

estimated $770 million in output

and has a total of $1.06 billion

in gross revenues.

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Retail andCommercial Sector The commercial sector in North Bay is

comprised of four vibrant, primary nodes

and a number of secondary nodes spread

throughout the city. This sector includes

a full range of businesses, from large

retail chains to small independents. The

downtown core complements recent

expansions of regional shopping centres.

The City of North Bay has

implemented a commercial

strategy based on balanced

growth which includes a tax

reduction program.

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Tourism is a signifi cant contributor to the North Bay

economy. There are approximately 1,300 businesses

in the tourism industry throughout the region. North

Bay is well serviced by international hotel chains,

cottages, and Bed & Breakfasts.

While they are here, visitors engage in

four-season outdoor activities such as fi shing,

cycling, boating, canoeing, sailing, and

trail-based outdoor activities such as

cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling,

hiking, bird watching, and ATV riding.

As part of the Discovery Routes Trail System, North

Bay off ers 17.5 km/10 mi of multi-use paved trails

from one end of the City to the other.

North Bay has many other attractions including:

• The Dionne Quints Museum;

• Chief Commanda II Lake Nipissing cruises;

• North Bay’s Waterfront Park;

• The Discovery North Bay Museum;

• Heritage Railway & Carousel Company;

• The Capitol Centre (Performing Arts Centre.)

Lake Nipissing covers more

than 850 sq. km/328 sq. mi,

is the fourth largest inland

lake in Ontario and is

bigger than Singapore.

Tourism

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North Bay is well connected to major urban markets

in Canada and the United States via a network of

transportation options, including a system of highways,

railways, ports, and an airport. North Bay is home to

several international carriers and freight forwarding

services such as Kuehne+Nagel.

The North Bay Jack Garland Airport (www.yyb.ca)

provides scheduled passenger and cargo services for

a number of carriers and is an essential transportation

hub for Northeastern Ontario.

North Bay’s 10,000 foot/3,048 meter runway has been

constructed to comply with military standards and,

as such, is an ideal location for aircraft ranging in size

from light trainers to wide-body heavy-lift cargo such

as the Boeing 747 and Antonov 124. In addition, North

Bay Jack Garland Airport has Category 1 instrument

landing system and Canada Customs and fl ight

service stations, making it ideal for all season fl ight and

aircraft testing.

Toronto’s GO Transit bi-level

passenger coaches are

refurbished in North Bay by

Ontario Northland Railway.

Transportation

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Public

22 Wing CFB North Bay

22 Wing CFB North Bay provides surveillance,

identifi cation, control, and warning for the aerospace

defence of North America from its ultra-modern

100,000 sq. ft./9,290 sq. m facility. 22 Wing CFB North Bay

employs approximately 535 personnel and has a direct

economic impact of $31 million annually. An additional

100 contractors are affi liated with 22 Wing CFB North

Bay who generate in excess of $8 million annually.

The North American Aerospace

Defence Command (NORAD),

a United States and Canada

bi-national organization monitors

aerospace warning and

aerospace control for North

America from North Bay.

North Bay is home to many public sector organizations

representing Provincial and Federal governments,

and health care services. North Bay’s federal and

provincial partners play a major role in community

development initiatives and have a signifi cant

economic impact on the region.

Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional

Services Technology Solutions Branch, in North Bay is

responsible for the development/support for ministry

programs including dispatch and report functions for

40 municipal police services and the OPP, centralized

off ender information and ambulance dispatch.

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Health CareNorth Bay has a strong and innovative health care sector represented by organizations specializing in health

sciences and patient care.

North Bay Regional Health Centre

The North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) is a partnership involving the North Bay and District Hospital and

the Northeast Mental Health Centre. The $550 million hospital, totaling 720,000 sq. ft./66,890 sq. m is situated on

an 80-acre/32 hectare site on Highway 17 West. The hospital services a population of more than 129,000, and

includes a large emergency department with 32 treatment stretchers, and an ambulatory care centre. It employs

1,874 staff .

The North Bay Regional Health Centre

705.474.7525

www.nbrhc.on.ca

One Kids Place

One Kids Place off ers a range of services to help

children, youth and their families with physical,

developmental and communication delays

and disabilities.

For further information please contact:

One Kids Place

705.476.5437

www.onekidsplace.ca

Home to Telehealth, North

Bay’s Sykes Assistance Services

Corporation (formerly Clinidata)

was the fi rst to deploy the nurse

tele-triage system and is now part

of a national team that provides

health care support to over

18 million people handling more

than 1.5 million calls per year.

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Business resources rival those of many larger cities

and include national engineering, accounting,

legal, fi nancial, freight-forwarding and realty fi rms,

major investment houses, and Federal and Provincial

government agencies, which create a total business

service environment capable of meeting the

requirements of growth-oriented companies.

Incentives New and existing businesses located in the North

Bay region may be eligible for government fi nancial

support. Federal and Provincial governments have a

variety of funding support programs in place for wage

subsidies, research and development and capital

projects ranging from grants to incentive term loans, to

minor equity instruments.

Municipal Incentives North Bay’s municipal government has reduced

industrial taxes by 66%, one of the lowest levels in

Ontario, and has eliminated industrial development

charges. The City has also introduced a 20-

year Commercial Tax Reduction program that is

stimulating strong growth in the sector. This supports

North Bay’s strategy to provide a very competitive

operating cost environment.

North Bay off ers several fi nancial incentive programs that

help off set both operating and capital project costs.

For further information on municipal or other government

fi nancial incentive programs please contact:

City of North Bay Economic Development Offi ce

705.474.0400 ext 2417

800.465.1882

www.investinnorthbay.ca

Services

With over 1,000 acres/404

hectares of municipally owned

land, North Bay’s newest

industrial business park located

at the North Bay Jack Garland

Airport now has both air and

groundside land for lease

or sale and off ers attractive

incentives to qualifi ed projects.

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Airport Industrial Community Improvement Plan (ACIP)The goal of the ACIP is to assist in the successful development of an attractive Airport Industrial Business Park by

means of providing Municipal Tax Assistance, Municipal Fee Rebate Programs, and Landfi ll Tipping Fee Reduction.

Brownfi eld Community Improvement Plan (BCIP)The City of North Bay has a number of sizeable sites in the Downtown and surrounding areas that are classifi ed as

a Brownfi eld. Most notably, the City is in the process of redeveloping over 20 acres/8 hectares of Brownfi eld site

into a Community Waterfront Park.

To help private sector proponents overcome the fi nancial barrier to investing in these sites, the City has launched

the BCIP, which provides a variety of fi nancial incentives.

Downtown Community Improvement Plan (DCIP)The Downtown Community Improvement Plan (DCIP) is a City-funded incentive program that is designed to

stimulate private-sector investment in the Downtown. The goal of the DCIP is to improve the attractiveness of the

Downtown by encouraging sustainable businesses and residential projects.

For further information on fi nancial incentive programs please contact:

City of North Bay Economic Development Offi ce

705.474.0400 ext 2417

800.465.1882

www.investinnorthbay.ca

InfrastructureNorth Bay’s infrastructure supports the diverse economic base and accommodates expansions resulting from

both foreign direct investment as well as local growth. North Bay’s approach to infrastructure focuses on the

conventional hard services such as road, water, sewer, telecommunications, transportation and utilities, in addition

to essential soft services including health care, education, culture, parks, and recreation.

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Demographics North Bay has a population of 54,000. The regional trading area represents approximately 112,000. The North Bay Census

Agglomeration includes The City of North Bay, East Ferris Township, Bonfi eld Township, and the Municipality of Callander. The total

population for North Bay Census Agglomeration 2006 Census of Population was 64,043.

Population in 2011: Population in 2006:% of the population

aged 15 and over:

53,651 53,980 85%

Average residential property values in 2006

Median household income in 2005

Median age in 2011

North Bay $ 186,548 North Bay $ 46,628 North Bay 42.1

Ontario $ 297,479 Ontario $ 60,455 Ontario 40.4

Canada $ 263,369 Canada $ 53,634 Canada 40.6

Facts and Statistics

Quick Facts• North Bay’s new state-of-the-art micro fi ltration water treatment plant processes 80 million liters/80,000 cubic

metres per day of Trout Lake water providing industry and residents with an abundant fresh water supply.

• Continually striving to reduce the City’s ecological footprint the City operates an integrated waste and

recycling collection system. In addition to a multi-product curbside pick-up blue box program the City operates

a fully certifi ed Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Drop-off facilities year round.

• North Bay’s land area is 77,815 acres/31,490 hectares.

• North Bay’s elevation is 646 feet/197 metres.

• Lake Nipissing has a surface area of more than 214,980 acres/87,000 hectares

• Trout Lake is a long narrow lake that is approximately 11 kilometers/7 miles long and

4 kilometers/2 miles wide with an average depth of 196 feet/60 meters.

Statistics Canada, 2006, 2011 Census

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Immigration North Bay has seen increases in new

Canadians relocating to the North Bay

area. Settlement services off ered through

the North Bay & District Multicultural

Centre provide resources and support to

newcomers, employers and members of

the community. Programs and services

ensure successful attraction, integration and

retention of newcomers.

More information about immigration services

can be found at:

www.northbayimmigration.ca

North Bay is a culturally

diverse community with

over 46 languages spoken.

Age Characteristics The following table represents data collected

by Statistics Canada, 2011 Census of

Population for the City of North Bay with

respect to age.

LanguagesThe following table represents data collected by

Statistics Canada, 2011 Census of Population for

the City of North Bay with respect to the language

knowledge of residents.

Age GroupPercent of

Population

0-19 22%

20-54 48%

55+ 30%

Knowledge of offi cial languages Total

Total population 52,845

English only 38,955

French only 190

English and French 13,620

Neither English nor French 80

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Education The following table represents data collected by Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population for the City of

North Bay with respect to education.

North Bay’s workforce is

comprised of approximately

32,080 individuals, with

over 80% achieving high

school diplomas and 56%

graduating from a trade

school, technical college,

or university.

According to Statistics Canada Census,

13% of Northern Ontario’s population

have apprenticeship opportunities,

trades certifi cates or diplomas

compared to 9.1% throughout Ontario.

Educational attainment Total

Total population 15 years and over 44,315

No certifi cate, diploma or degree 10,555

High school certifi cate or equivalent 11,455

Apprenticeship or trades certifi cate or diploma

4,475

College, CEGEP or other non-university

certifi cate or diploma10,250

University certifi cate or diploma below the

bachelor level 1,220

University certifi cate, diploma or degree 6,360

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ClimateThe following provides the average North Bay

temperatures for each season based on a

sampling period covering 30 years provided by

The Weather Network.

Average seasonal temperatures

December – March April – June July – AugustSeptember -

November

Average - 9 ºC/ 15 ºF 10 ºC/50 ºF 18 ºC/65 ºF 6 ºC/43 ºF

Average High 5 ºC/41 ºF 15 ºC/59 ºF 23 ºC/74 ºF 10 ºC/50 ºF

Average Low -14 ºC/6.8 ºF 5 ºC/41 ºF 13 ºC/55 ºF 2 ºC/36 ºF

Winter Spring Summer Fall

Average Precipitation

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Monthly rainfall (mm) 17 10 32 51 86 95 100 100 113 92 59 20

Monthly snowfall (cm) 63 52 38 16 2 0 0 0 0 5 35 61

With an average ice

thickness of 75 cm/30”,

vehicles are often seen

driving on the ice in

the winter.

Lake Nipissing and its abundant square footage is

home to more than 40 species of fi sh!.

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Safety North Bay has a very low crime rate and continues to be one of the safest communities in comparison to cities

across Canada. This past year was another year with relatively low crime statistics, excellent clearance rates and

high community satisfaction levels. In addition, a recent Macleans’ study indicated that North Bay is among the

the safest communities in Canada.

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Electricity Rates The rates below represent the rates from North Bay Hydro.

Monthly Rates & Charges - Delivery Component:

Service Charge $287.95 $21.25

Smart Grid Rate Adder - eff ective until April 30,

2013

$0.08 $0.08

Distribution Volumetric Rate $2.0537/kWh $0.0164/kWh

Low Voltage Service Rate $0.0139/kWh $0.00004/kWh

Monthly Rates & Charges - Regulatory Component:

Wholesale Market Service Rate $0.0052/kWh $0.0052/kWh

Retail Transmission Network $2.6052/kWh $0.0066/kWh

Retail Transmission Connect $1.9342/kWh $0.0049/kWh

Rural Rate Protection Charge $0.0011/kWh $0.0011/kWh

Standard Supply Service - Admin $0.25 $0.25

Electricity Charges General Service Over 50 Kw General Service Under 50 Kw

Utilities

Gas Rates

The following rates represent the new,

approved rates from Union Gas as of July 1,

2012.

Source: www.uniongas.com.

Business

The annual impacts are based on a typical

Rate 310 customer in northern Ontario using

93,000 m3 of gas a year. Rates for large

business can be found at

www.uniongas.com/largebusiness/rateservices.

Transportation 7.2153 ¢/m3

Transportation Price Adjustment -0.4584¢/m3

Storage 1.5796 ¢/m3

Storage Price Adjustment 0.0000 ¢/m3

Delivery

First 1,000 m3 6.0479 ¢/m3

Next 9,000 m3 4.7812 ¢/m3

Next 20,000 m3 4.0587 ¢/m3

Next 70,000 m3 3.5963 ¢/m3

All Over 100,000 m3 1.8442 ¢/m3

Delivery Price Adjustment -5.9497 ¢/m3

Monthly Charge $70.00

Charges Rates at July 1, 2012

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Water and Sewer ChargesMunicipal water, sanitary and sewer services are available to a majority of properties within the City’s urban

service boundary. The City of North Bay has recently completed a $45 million water treatment facility and

sewage treatment plant to ensure that future needs for services are met.

Taxes

ClassMunicipal Education

TotalRate Rate

Residential 1.40% 0.22% 1.63%

Multi-Residential 3.10% 0.22% 3.32%

Commercial Occupied 2.65% 1.26% 3.91%

Commercial Vacant 1.85% 0.88% 2.73%

Industrial Occupied 1.97% 1.26% 3.23%

Industrial Vacant 1.38% 0.88% 2.26%

Pipelines 1.64% 1.11% 2.75%

Farmlands 0.21% 0.06% 0.27%

Managed Forests 0.35% 0.06% 0.41%

Municipal RateAssessment

2012 Tax Rate Percentages

Continually striving

to reduce the City’s

ecological footprint

the City operates

an integrated waste

and recycling

collection system.

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Institutional 781%

Commercial 403%

Industrial 82%

Residential 45%

IndustrialNorth Bay has a supply of public and private industrial

land available for development. Location options,

including parcel size, combined with funding incentives

allow for viable investment opportunities. In addition to

the low industrial tax rate, North Bay provides added

economic benefi ts for companies planning to locate

or expand within the City.

The Airport is currently marketing over

600 acres/242 hectares of serviced air and groundside

parcels as part of the new Industrial Business Park.

North Bay’s real estate development continues to

grow exponentially and the number of building permits

Real Estate

Sector Aggregate Growth: 2003-2010

issued continues to break annual records.

The following table indicates aggregate growth

rates within each sector between 2003 - 2010.

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Commercial North Bay continues to see the development

and expansion of a wide variety of retail chains

and specialty shops. The commercial base is well

established in four primary nodes with a number of

secondary nodes that have experienced strong and

balanced growth. There are a variety of properties

available for commercial and offi ce ventures

including mixed use and multi-tenant buildings.

Real Estate Board The North Bay Real Estate Board represents realtors

and brokers for residential, industrial, and

commercial properties.

For more information visit them online at

www.nbreb.com

Phone: 705-472-6812

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The North Bay workforce is hard working, cooperative

and loyal; absenteeism and turnover rates are low and

labour/management relations are excellent. The people

of the area are committed to staying here, which

motivates them to making business work.

The following table represents data collected through Statistics

Canada, February 2012 with respect to labour force activity.

Labour force activity Total

In the labour force 34,900

Employed 32,900

Unemployed 2,000

Not in the labour force 17,800

Participation rate 66.2%

Employment rate 62.4%

Unemployment rate 5.7%

The following chart represents data collected by Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population for the City

of North Bay with respect to the workforce and related industry.

Construction and Manufacturing

Wholesale and Retail trade

Finance and real estate

Health care and social services

Educational services

Business services

Government and other services

24%11%

20%

8%14%

5%

18%

Workforce

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Hiring & TrainingNorth Bay is home to many educational institutions and training facilities that support the local workforce. A

variety of fi nancial incentives for hiring and training staff are available to employers. With a wide spectrum of

customized training opportunities, programs are tailored to meet the changing needs of the industry.

In addition to Nipissing University and Canadore College there are several private training institutions including:

• Modern College Hairstyling & Esthetics

• CTS Canadian Career College

• English For International Communication Institute

• Nipissing Language Training Centre

Wage Rates North Bay off ers competitive wage rates specifi c to job classifi cation and industry. The following website provides

resources for job descriptions, wage rates, skill requirements, training and job opportunities based on diff erent

occupations within specifi c regions in Canada. Users can narrow the search to the North Bay area to determine

wage rates and job descriptions in specifi c sectors.

www.workingincanada.gc.ca

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Business leaders have praised North

Bay for not only being an outstanding

place to live, but for providing a superior

economic environment for companies to

grow and prosper. North Bay’s workforce

is able to live in their preferred residential

neighbourhood or lakeside home, and

commute to work in less than ten minutes.

North Bay boasts affordable housing, a

state-of-the-art health care facility, and

multi-level learning establishments. There

are many active groups in North Bay

who dedicate countless volunteer hours

to service the needs of the community.

These efforts have resulted in hundreds of

thousands of dollars annually for charitable

causes and community events.

In addition to a curbside

collection blue box

program, the City has a

year-round Household

Hazardous Waste and

Electronics Drop-Off facility.

The City’s Merrick Landfill is

equipped with a methane

collection system, currently

generating 1.3 megawatts

of electricity.

Quality of Life

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City of North Bay

Economic Development

705.474.0400 1.800.465.1882 www.investinnorthbay.ca